Gunnar Asplund for ASEA Wall Lights in Blown Glass and Metal 1940s

Asea Elektroskandia, wall lights, brass, lacquered metal, Sweden, 1950s These wall lights crafted from patinated copper and glass, are showcasing a design typical of mid-20th-centur...

Wall lights, glass and brass, Europe, 1970s. Captivating wall lights adorned with intricate brass details and delicate glass elements. Two light points gracefully emerge, casting a ...

With its organically shaped blown glass shade, especially rare in this opaline frosted glass version, the GA9 resembles a floating droplet. Designed by Swedish architect Erik Gunnar Asplund, widely regarded as the godfather of Swedish modernism, this lamp embodies his signature geometric clarity and structural ingenuity. Like his Stockholm City Library, it balances simplicity with innovation. A bent arm holds the glass, while another secures the light source at the luminaire’s center. The black lacquered metal curves organically, contrasting with polygonal backplates—an interplay of geometry and fluidity that defines Asplund’s vision. The large, mushroom-like shades diffuse light in a soft, mesmerizing glow, enhancing the atmosphere beyond mere functionality. Asplund’s influence extended to Scandinavian design icons such as Alvar Aalto, Erik Bryggman...

A functionalist pendant light fixture produced by the Swedish manufacturer ASEA in the 1940s, attributed to the architect Gunnar Asplund. The softly shaped shade is crafted from opal...